How to Make Delicious Dried Shrimp Powder at Home.

Keralites worldwide adore the authentic Kerala taste of dried shrimp powder. I ground up sun-dried shrimp, fresh coconut, shallots, green chili, and curry leaves to make dried shrimp powder. Dried shrimp powder or chammanthi is one of those simple recipes full of umami flavors you can’t stop having more.
Dried shrimp are small sun-dried shrimp. In some parts of the world, people typically use dried shrimp as a flavoring ingredient in soups, stews, stir-fries, and sauces. These shrimps are particularly popular in Asian cuisine, often used to add a salty and savory flavor to dishes. Dried shrimp are also known for their high protein content, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

Dried shrimp chammanthi with some boiled yuca or warm rice is all you need to fulfill your Kerala food craving. This quick and easy recipe brings out the memories of home and mom. I always loved to eat more rice whenever mom made this at home, and I didn’t need any other curries if this was around. There is a unique chemistry between this simple recipe and warm rice, so I would avoid any other curries to taste. Instead, I taste the flavors of dried shrimp powder with my warm rice. Try this recipe at home and enjoy the flavorers while you have it.

Yield: 5-7 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried shrimp
1/2 cup coconut
3 shallots, peeled
1 Jalapeño paper or 3 dried red chiles
1 sprig of curry leaves, washed and stem removed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Directions

1. Before you toast the shrimp, remove the heads from the shrimp.
2. Next, toast the shrimp in a pan.

 

1. Finally, Put all the ingredients in a food processor and grind them. You can serve this shrimp prouder or Chammanthi with warm rice or yuca.